Franzia

Fruity Red Sangria

8.01 ratings
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Kyle B
8.0

Finally decided to pull this one out of the cellar after 6 years of aging, and oh my, what great timing. Upon removing the cork, I was greeted by a nose potent with green apple, burnt grilled cheese sandwich, dehydrated strawberry, brown brown, and a soft layer of nursing home. The viscosity was low, with little to no resistance in the glass (a sign of a very very good wine). The wine finished smoothly and had a subtle aftertaste of grilled pineapple and artichoke hearts. Overall, I think this wine could have benefitted from more aging to bring out more of the oak flavor that is common to Sangria, but nonetheless, was still positively excellent.

Finally decided to pull this one out of the cellar after 6 years of aging, and oh my, what great timing. Upon removing the cork, I was greeted by a nose potent with green apple, burnt grilled cheese sandwich, dehydrated strawberry, brown brown, and a soft layer of nursing home. The viscosity was low, with little to no resistance in the glass (a sign of a very very good wine). The wine finished smoothly and had a subtle aftertaste of grilled pineapple and artichoke hearts. Overall, I think this wine could have benefitted from more aging to bring out more of the oak flavor that is common to Sangria, but nonetheless, was still positively excellent.

Nov 28th, 2015